born 1980, Lebanon, PA. Currently resides in Philadelphia, PA.
EDUCATION
2010 MFA magna cum laude (with distinction) in Ceramic Sculpture
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA
2003 BFA cum laude in Ceramic Sculpture
Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia PA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2016 - Present: Black Hound Clay Studio: Founder / Director (blackhoundclay.com)
A community clay art center offering classes, workshop, memberships and retail with two locations in Philadelphia, PA
2017- Present: Crafts Dept. Philly Artist Collective (instagram.com/craftsdeptphilly)
Founding member of a Philadelphia-based artist collective that engages in various professional and exhibition-related activities
2013 - Present: Stanley Chester & Albert Ceramics (stanleychesteralbert.com)
Functional stoneware pottery for retail and wholesale, made in Philadelphia PA
2012-2017 Ceramics Studio Technician & Instructor: Main Line Art Center / Haverford PA
RESIDENCIES
2015 Artist in Residence, University of Delaware / Newark DE
2015 Installation at Philadelphia International Airport / Philadelphia PA
2012-2013 Artist in Residence, Please Touch Museum / Philadelphia PA
2010 Artist in Residence, Nantucket Island School of Design & the Arts / Nantucket MA
2005-2006 Artist in Residence, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft / Houston TX
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2018 point. 3rd Street Gallery / Philadelphia PA
2015 adjusting the aerial Philadelphia International Airport / Philadelphia PA
2014 The Clay Studio National The Clay Studio / Philadelphia PA
2013 both / and Two person show with A.M. Martens / Saratoga Clay Arts Center / Schuylerville NY
2013 Personal Possession Please Touch Museum / Philadelphia PA